10 Night and 11 Day North to South extended Kruger Safari

From north

In the north, explore pristine bushveld teeming with wildlife, including vast herds of Buffalo and prolific Elephant sightings. This region is also a birding paradise, offering spectacular opportunities to spot rare and endemic species. 

As we move south toward central Kruger, the dense Mopane forests give way to expansive open plains. Here, large herds of Zebra and Wildebeest roam freely attracting predators like Lion and Cheetah, which are frequently seen in this region. Further south, the biodiversity only increases. Encounter iconic species such as White Rhino, elusive Leopard, and endangered African Wild Dogs as the landscape transforms once again. This tour is ideal for those who want to experience the full diversity of Kruger’s ecosystems and wildlife—all from the comfort and safety of our specially designed open safari vehicles.

To south

Camps:

Berg-en-Dal → Satara/Lower Sabie → Letaba/Mopani → Shingwedzi → Punda Maria

Highlights:

• The Full Kruger Experience in One Trip: Travelling from south to north gives you every habitat, every landscape and the widest possible wildlife variety in the park.
• Big Five Country in the South: Start strong with excellent chances of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo around Berg-en-Dal and the southern river systems.
• World-Class Predator Viewing: The southern and central regions (Satara/Lower Sabie) are renowned for lion prides, cheetah on the plains, leopard along the rivers, and active hyena clans.
• High Game Density in the Central Plains: As you move north, the Satara region offers huge numbers of plains game, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe, creating incredible predator/prey interactions.
• Beautiful River Systems: Lower Sabie, Letaba and Shingwedzi each offer iconic river drives, excellent photographic scenery and relaxed game viewing at waterholes and lookouts.
• Transition Into Mopane & Baobab Country: The further north you go, the more the landscape transforms, mopane woodlands, koppies and ancient baobabs give the area a true wild-Africa feel.
• Elephant & Buffalo Paradise: Northern areas like Letaba, Mopani and Shingwedzi are famous for large elephant herds, big buffalo groups, and wide, open riverbeds full of life.
• The Peace & Quiet of the Far North: From Shingwedzi upwards the crowds thin out dramatically, giving you a serene, remote, wilderness atmosphere.
• Punda Maria’s Unique Sandveld: Ending the trip at Punda Maria brings you into a completely different ecosystem, exceptional birdlife, rare species, botanical richness, and gentle, scenic drives.
• Unmatched Variety of Camps & Atmospheres: From the busy, wildlife-rich southern camps to the rustic, peaceful north, the journey gives you a blend of classic Kruger charm and true wilderness solitude.
  

Perfect Trip for Wildlife Lovers, Photographers & Explorers: A full north–south traverse maximises sightings, landscapes, cultural interest and overall depth of experience, ideal for guests wanting the complete Kruger.